Christmas at The Mission

As the region transitions from fall to winter, the Wine Country events calendar doesn’t disappoint. From Santa Runs to holiday open houses, boat parades to holiday performance, there is something for everyone to enjoy during the month of December.

Dining Out For Life (December 1)
Famous for its incredible food scene, it should take little prompting to dine out at 90 amazing eateries on Thursday, December 1, with 25–50% of your purchase going directly to Food For Thought’s life-giving medically tailored meals and nutritional programs. More information can be found here.

Santa Rosa Santa Run (December 3)Celebrate the holidays as the Santa Rosa Santa Run offers a day of fun for the whole family with a 5k Run/Walk (timed) and Merry Mile (not timed), and a festive finish in Downtown Santa Rosa with cookies, milk, music and snow. All participants are encouraged to dress up as Santa Claus (one Santa suit is provided per registration entry) or one of your favorite holiday characters or traditions. Costume ideas include Santa Claus, Mrs. Claus, the Grinch, reindeer, elves, dreidels, menorahs, ornaments, trees, and candlesticks. More information can be found here.

Luther Burbank Home and Garden Holiday Open House (December 3-4)
Enjoy a 37-year tradition and begin the season’s celebrations by visiting the historic Home and Gardens of Luther Burbank. Experience a charming reminder of bygone days when you tour the home decked out in old-fashioned holiday finery inside and out. More information can be found here.

Christmas at The Mission (December 10)
Experience The Mission San Francisco Solano in Sonoma as it may have looked centuries ago. Sing Christmas carols and enjoy the Mission and Barracks lit by luminaries. Tickets will be available two weeks prior to the event and there is no charge but donations are encouraged. More information can be found here.

Mayacama Member Holiday Party (December 11)The Wilhelm family would like to sincerely thank you for your active Club participation throughout the year by inviting members to our annual Holiday Party at the Club. You and your family will enjoy a festive open house of casual mingling with fellow Members, music, lots of sweet and savory nibbles, passed hors d’oeuvres, amazing wine, festive cocktails, and photo opportunities galore. We will have holiday crafts and ornaments to decorate allowing kiddies to show off their artistic side and Gingerbread House Decorating. Members may click HERE to register or call 707.569.2900

Wine’s Night Out (December 14)Learn about wine by tasting it and meeting the fun people behind the brands. You’ll have the perfect opportunity to enjoy wine tasting after work when the tasting rooms come to town! At one convenient place, learn about and taste a variety of award-winning Sonoma County wine. More information can be found here.

Holiday Lighted Boat Parade (December 17)Watch a magical parade of beautifully decorated boats stream into the Petaluma River Turning Basin in the heart of historic downtown Petaluma. After the show, be sure to check out the City of Lights Driving Tour, a self-guided tour of beautifully decorated homes and businesses throughout Petaluma. Maps are available through the Petaluma Visitors Center. More information can be found here.

Moscow Ballet’s Great Russian Nutcracker (December 18)
The biggest Christmas experience of the year! The original, direct from Russia, Moscow Ballet’s Great Russian Nutcracker! Enchant the whole family with larger than life magical props, a 60 foot growing Christmas tree and spectacular Russian-made costumes and sets. More information can be found here.

Dave Koz Christmas Tour (December 20)
Saxophonist Dave Koz is one of the most recognizable and acclaimed figures in contemporary jazz. Joining him for this holiday spectacular are R&B superstars Valerie Simpson, Jonathan Butler, and Kenny Lattimore. . More information can be found here.

First Annual Bubble Ball (December 31)The Bay Area’s premier New Years Eve Gala featuring Wonderbread 5, Kingsborough, and The Pat Jordan Band, your favorite local food, wine, beer and champagne and many exciting surprises throughout the night. More information can be found here.

Enjoy the holiday season in Wine Country as we usher in the New Year!

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